Story Tools • • Date of Issue: March 30, 2005 The Islander - Classifieds: Wednesday, March. 3, 2004 ITEMS FOR SALE WHEELCHAIR: MOTORIZED, three years old, lightly used, great condition. $999. Call 761-0885. USED 1200-POUND Mantowoc ice machine with bin, good condition, works great, $1,650. Call Bill, 795-7411. FREE: I will trim your frangipani Plumeria tree free for the cuttings. Call 798-9173, day or night. DIGITAL SUNSET PHOTO shoot includes one matted 11-by-14, two matted 8-by-10s, nine wallets and CD, only $75. Call Creative Originals, 755-9061. VALAN STIELER WATERCOLOR, local Audubon artist. "Grent Apes" circa 1977, Artist and Son, self portrait. Some prints available. Call 778-0942. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. GIRL SCOUT COOKIES available at The Islander, assorted varieties, $3.50 box. All proceeds paid to local Girl Scout troop. Fish tank: 150-gallon with hand-made oak cabinet, fully equipped, $1,000 or best offer. Call Bill, 795-7411. CAR COVER: Toyota Supra, like new, $50. Call Bill, 795-7411. NICKELS: INDIAN HEAD, 75, no dates, $10; 13 with good dates, $8. Various commemorative uncirculated silver dollars and halves. 792-4274. CAMCORDER IN PERFECT condition. - got a new one for Christmas! Sharp Viewcam 8 LCD VL-E630. Comes with all the accessories, including carrying bag and a brand new double battery. $100. Call 778-6234. FREE DELIVERY: SEAFOOD to go. Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Delivered to your door. Call James Lee, 795-1112 or 704-8421. ANNOUNCEMENTS BINGO! Annie Silver Community Center. Every Thursday, through April 1, 7pm. Everyone welcome. Smoke free. 103 23rd St. Corner of Avenue C and 23rd Street, Bradenton Beach. DISCOVER PILATES: beginning to intermediate class at Anna Maria Art League, 6PM, Wednesdays $8/hour. Small class, nice atmosphere. Certified Pilates instructor, Preston Whaley Jr. Physicalmind Institute. For information, 778-2099. VISIT FANCY FREE unique gallery and boutique. Open first and second Friday evening. Monthly art walks 6-10pm; every Friday and Saturday afternoon, 11AM-4:00PM, and by appointment. 747-6599 or 750-6318. Located at 1211 11th Ave. W., in the Village of the Arts, Bradenton. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. AMI KIWANIS CLUB fruit orders benefit Island children. Order delicious oranges and grapefruit packages for shipment to friends and family from member Rich Bohnenberger, 778-0355. Honeybell tangelos crop, mature now! LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-7978. GARAGE SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am-2pm, Saturday 9-noon. Always 50 percent off sales rack. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 779-2733. HERITAGE VILLAGE WEST, Saturday, March 6, 8am-2pm. Furniture, small appliances, tools, household items, jewelry, linens, clothing and bric-a-brac. Bake sale and other refreshments. Follow the signs! Cortez Road and 66th Street West, Bradenton. YARD SALE Friday-Saturday, March 5-6, 9am. Tools, antiques, household items, fishing tackle. 310 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. MOVING SALE: Saturday-Sunday, March 6-7, 7AM-1PM. Furniture, kitchen items, clothing and lots more. 114 81st St., Holmes Beach. ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, March 6, 9am-3pm. Baked goods, crafts, clothing, jewelry, linens, tools, books, white elephants, furniture. Come and have lunch with us. Mt. Vernon Clubhouse, 4701 Independence Drive S., off Cortez Road. TOURIST APPRECIATION SALE. All gifts 10-60 percent off; sterling jewelry 50 percent off; select antiques 10-40 percent off ; rattan and wrought iron furniture 25-40 percent off. Niki's Gifts & Antiques Mall, 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 779-0729. Open seven days. MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale. Saturday, March 6, 8am. Small refrigerator, hand tools, furniture, two wrought-iron chairs, sterling silver jewelry, old Barbie dolls, clothes, etc. 409 72nd St., Holmes Beach. NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE Sale Friday-Saturday, March 5-6, 9am-2PM. Crafts, furniture, lamps, radios, kitchen, books, clothes, everything must go! 308 67th St., Holmes Beach. RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, March 6, 9AM-1PM. St. Bernard Activity Center, 43rd St., Holmes Beach. LOST AND FOUND LOST: PRESCRIPTION glasses in the vicinity of Key Royale golf course. In case`. Reward offered! Please call 778-2568. FOUND: TIGER KITTY, black and gray, needs loving home. Call Cricket, 778-6000. LOST: Black Manx kitty. "Puddin." Collar and tag. Call Cricket, 778-6000. LOST CAT: $1,000 REWARD! Grey and white with ring tail lost from Avenue B, Bradenton Beach. 779-9146 or 720-2915. PETS CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. 778-6000. GORGEOUS ADULT CATS and other pets for adoption at Southgate Animal Hospital. References checked. 922-0774. TRANSPORTATION BOATS & BOATING WANT TO RENT: Pontoon boat, will only use in bay, no more than five hours per week. Will rent for one to three months. Call 737-1121. 2000 HI TIDE aluminum/stainless steel boat lift, 4,500-pound capacity. Switches, everything, but the pilings. $2,000. You remove. 778-2321. FISHING & CHARTERS EGMONT EXPRESS CHARTERS: Seek out secret water paradise. Sunsets, back water, Egmont or custom trips. See dolphins and manatees. Call 778-7459 or 720-5470. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. 779-9607. KIDS FOR HIRE BABY-SITTING AND PET-SITTING My name is Sarah, I am 15-years old. Hourly charge: $5/child or $3/pet, $2.50/hour for each additional pet or child. Please call 778-7622, 778-7611 or 447-8593. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Seventh-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, 779-9783. NEED A CHILD or pet sitter? Call one number and get connected to three wonderful sitters! Tiffany, Kari, Holly. 778-3275 or 779-0793. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ISLAND SPORTS BAR: All-year clientele. Beer/wine, good lease, smoking OK. $85,000. Call Longview Realty, 383-6112. BOUTIQUE: Very established year-round clientele. Fabulous inventory and great lease. Very best location! $150,000. Owner re-located. Call (561) 799-2005, leave message. PET GROOMING BUSINESS west-side, equipment, inventory and long time clients. $30,000. Terms considered. Real Estate Mart, 756-1090. HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not Franchised". Call Joe Pickett, 383-5543. REAL ESTATE AGENTS! Busy office, best location, best commissions. Call today! Robin or Jesse, 778-7244. HOUSEKEEPING/OFFICE for weekends only. Good customer service skills required. Please call 778-7153, or apply 1101 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. SERVERS NEEDED: All shifts, right now. Great pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's. 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 778-3953 PART-TIME INTERNET research, your computer. 10-20 hours per week. 779-0088. LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL needed for sole practitioner. Must be well organized, have good computer and telephone skills and relate well to all types of people. Casual work environment close to the Island. Legal experience preferred but will train the right person. Please e-mail your resume to kendra@presswoodlaw.com or call 749-6433. HELP WANTED: Apply for all positions at Ooh La La! Bistro, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. JOURNALIST: Part-time reporter sought for city beat and features writing by The Islander. Must have journalism education, experience or background relevant to government reporting. E-mail resumes to news@Islander.org, fax 778-9392 or mail/deliver to office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you interested in learning the history of Anna Maria Island? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. We need you! Call 778-0492. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. THE TINGLEY MEMORIAL Library in Bradenton Beach is looking for volunteers. Duties include checking books in and out, reshelving and generally assisting library patrons. It's fun, give it a try! Anyone interested in our friendly community library should call Eveann Adams, 779-1208. HEALTH CARE LOCAL CNA: Experienced, references, skilled nursing. Available Monday-Friday. Call Jenny, 778-5833. SERVICES MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appointments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $30 per hour- free advice. 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt and salt. Thorough, reasonable and reliable. Free estimates, licensed and insured. 778-0944. STEVE'S REMODELING & Repair: Chicago contractor for 30 years. Affordable and dependable service. Please call 795-1968. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert at 778-3620. INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small businesses. We also do electronic filing and all states. Call Pat, Kenney Tax Service, 761-8156. LOSE WEIGHT be stronger, slimmer, more flexible. Certified fitness training, private studio setting. No contract, low rates, great results. 794-6531. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." 779-9666. I DON'T CUT corners, I clean corners. Affordable, dependable cleaning. Chamberlain Professional Cleaning, 779-1128. References available. TRANSCRIPTION/WORD PROCESSING: Work done at my home office. Extensive experience, including legal work. Pick-up and return. Fax available. 778-0042. HANDYMAN SERVICES Scott Fulton, owner, Island resident. "Get the job done right." Free estimate, many references. 713-1907 cell, 778-4192 home. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, 792-0160. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, 795-7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 795-0887. MA#0017550. PIANO AND KEYBOARD lessons. Call Jack Elka, 778-2711. SEWING: Get your sewing alterations done fast and reliably. Hems, zippers, sleeves, waistlines, cushions, etc. Reasonably priced. Call Jenifer Catlin, 727-5873. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price call Sebastian, 704-6719. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing call 713-5967. COMPUTER SERVICE and repair. Training, maintenance, virus and Spyware protection. Island native. Web site: www.matrixPConline.com. Call John Baird with Matrix PC, 708-6541. LAWN & GARDEN CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING and Lawn Maintenance. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, cleanups, tree trimming, hauling, Xeriscape. Island resident. Excellent references. 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call 778-2581 or 962-6238. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell 448-3857. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING Services: Quality lawn maintenance, landscape cleanups, plantings, pruning, shell and more! Insured, references, free estimates. Call 778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 807-1015. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. ISLAND LAWNCARE and Landscape is looking for a few good clients to cater to. Not just another mow-and-go. Call 750-0112. GET MOORE FOR your money with Lew Moore. Complete tree services and chipping, estate/garage/shed cleanups. Five years on Anna Maria Island. Call 761-7629. LANDSCAPING PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-4441. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Installations, clean-ups, pruning, irrigation, trees, edging, rip-rap, mulch, rock, patios, shell, seawall fill. Reliable and insured. 727-5066. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $30/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 795-7775, "shell phone" 720-0770. HOME IMPROVEMENT VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Dan or Bill, 795-5100 JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) 778-3924 or 778-4461. OVER THIRTY YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call cell 778-6898 or cell, 518-3316. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. TILE - TILE - TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 726-3077. KEVIN GRIFFITHS' ISLAND Paint Interior/exterior painting, pressure washing and wallpaper. For prompt, reliable service at reasonable rates, call 704-7115 or 778-2996. Mom/son team. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. Lic#CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 720-0794. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, highly skilled, dependable restoration/renovation expert, carpenter, fine finishing contractor. Kitchen/bathroom specialist. Repairs, painting. Paul Beauregard, 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 792-1367, or 726-1802. MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All masonry work and repair. Cinderblock work, brick work, glass block work, paver and brick driveways. Call Chris, 795-3034. Lic.#104776. Insured. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and restoration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. Insured. Call Javier at 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR and Lawn Care: Light carpentry, pressure washing, handyman, plumbing and electrical, light hauling, tree trimming. Call 778-6170 or 447-2198. ISLAND HOME REPAIRS: Painting, carpentry, plumbing, drywall repairs, roofing, electrical repairs, tile, screen repairs. No job too small. New number, 807-0028. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. 778-3526 or 730-0516. RENTALS WATERFRONT KEY WEST-style home, fantastic north Anna Maria Island location, seasonal, $2,500/month, $900/week. Bayfront cottages also available with docks from $1,500/month, $500/week. Call 794-5980, or www.divefish.com. SPRING, SUMMER. AUTUMN rentals available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, 778-2374. VACATION & SEASONAL Private beach, some locations. Units are complete. Rates seasonally adjusted. $375-$975/week, $975-$2,975/month. (800) 977-0803 or 737-1121. www.abeachview.com. NORTH SHORE DRIVE beachfront. Four spacious 3BR/2BA homes with all conveniences. Now booking for this season. Please call (813) 752-4235, or view Web site: www.AhhSeaBreeze.com. SEASONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE March 1. 1BR waterfront apartment on north end of Anna Maria. $1,750/month. Call 778-5445. GULFVIEW: NORTH SHORE Drive, 2BR/2BA, ground level, available now thru May. Fully furnished, $2,000/month, includes utilities. (863) 581-4206, (813) 935-0694, (813) 933-8697, or e-mail: andrewr@asme.org. ON THE BEACH new, 2BA/2BA weekly/monthly, Bradenton Beach 778-3618 or www.linger-longer.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,500/weekly or $5,200/monthly. Call 713-4805 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. LOVELY 2BR UNIT, six-month rental. 210 81st. St., Holmes Beach. Leave your stuff from year to year. $2,250/month. Call (813) 961-8921. BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL HOUSE just converted to a two-unit property. 2BR/1BA, completely renovated and furnished. New washer/dryer, microwave. Three-minute walk to beach. Off season, $500/week $1,500/month. Call Ron, 795-2656. POOL HOME for your Florida holiday rental! 3BR/2BA, furnished, including grill. At the end of Perico Island causeway. $750/week, discounts for longer. Call 753-8709 or www.suzanneshomes.com. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. VACATION RENTAL: 1BR/1BA duplex, three short blocks to beach. Phone, premium cable TV, microwave, washer/dryer, sleeps four. $1,800/month, $550/week. Call 807-5627 or e-mail: aalmengual@msn.com. BEACHFRONT: NORTH SHORE Drive, ground-level all-view home. Bean Point area. $3,500/month, $1,500/week. Call Tom, (559) 760-1331. BEACHSIDE: NORTH SHORE Drive on the beach behind our house. Bean Point area. $2,500/month, $900/week. Call Tom, (559) 760-1331. ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA in City of Anna Maria, west of Gulf Drive. $750/month. First, last, security. Call 778-3523. WORKSHOP/STORAGE for rent. 875 sf, large overhead door. One mile from Bradenton Beach. Call 795-1000. VACATION RENTAL: Charming 1BR/1BA, fully furnished, across from white sandy beach. Call 809-3714. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL rental. 1BR/1BA with sun room apartment one block to Gulf and on Lake LaVista bayou. One person, nonsmoker, pet possible. Washer/dryer hookup in separate utility room. $795/month. Call 778-9158. ANNUAL 2BR/1.5BA brand new Holmes Beach townhouse with all appliances. One block from beach, quiet area, 120 52nd. St. $1,100/month plus utilities. No pets, nonsmoking. Call (330) 718-1952. BAYFRONT ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/2BA, tennis, pool, cable, water/sewer and trash included. Old Florida Realty Co., 778-3377, or Sharon 778-3730. ANNA MARIA GULF beachfront apartment, vacation or seasonal. Lovely furnished interior, porch, sundeck, patio, tropical garden setting, laundry, no pets. Call 778-3143. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA, washer/dryer hookup, $900/month; 1BR/1BA, $650/month; 2BR/1BA, washer/dryer hookup, carport, $850. No pets. Dolores Baker Realty, 778-7500. MANASOTA KEY, private home directly on beach/Gulf. 2BR/2BA, pet possible. Available May forward and next season. Call (570) 943-2516. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: Very large 2BR/2BA, den, laundry, porch, close to Gulf, remodeled. Call 778-5412 or (585) 473-9361. NORTH BRADENTON BEACH large 2BR/1BA covered parking, bay view, steps to Gulf. Call 778-5412 or (585) 473-9361. SEASONAL RENTALS: Condos and houses from $1,500/month-$500/week. Annual rentals: 517 72nd St., 3BR/2BA house, dock, two car garage, pet OK; 7104 Marina Drive, 3BR/2BA house, pool, two car garage, pet OK, $1,500/month; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA with den, first-floor villa, cathedral ceilings, two car garage, pond view, heated pool, tennis, gated community, pet OK, $1,300/month. SunCoast Real Estate, 779-0202. CONDO FOR RENT: Holmes Beach, 2BR, pool, 100-feet from Gulf. Available October, November, December 2004, $1,800/month. Call (517) 694-3288. WATERFRONT HOME for rent. Minutes from beach, furnished or unfurnished beautiful two-story bayfront 3BR/2BA home with caged heated pool, second-story sun deck, five-car garage and very large backyard. $2,500/month. Call Tim, 364-9437 or e-mail tbeury@hotmail.com. RECENTLY REFURBISHED and nicely furnished 1BR/1BA ground-floor duplex with cheerful decor. Just three short blocks to the beach. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants in downtown Holmes Beach. Includes phone, premium cable, microwave, washer/dryer. Small pets OK. Available April 2004 and accepting reservations for 2005. Winter rates: $1,700/month, $550/week; summer rates: $500/week. E-mail: aalmengual@msn.com or call 807-5626. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. ANNUAL, QUIET, UNFURNISHED 2BR/1BA villa. Beautiful waterfront view with 25-foot boat dock. Washer/dryer, two blocks to beach. $975/month. Call 779-0027. VACATION RENTAL: Palma Sola, 1BR/1BA available now. $90/night (minimum three nights); $500/week. Call 447-3726. ANNUAL RENTAL: North Shore Drive near Bean Point. Furnished 2BR/1BA with washer/dryer, central air/heat. Utilities included. $1,000/month, first and last, security deposit. Completely renovated. Available March 1. Call 778-4572. BEST ISLAND VALUE! Sandpiper Mobile 55-plus. 1BR/1BA, turnkey furnished, very nice - must see inside. April-December, three-six-month minimum, $585/month includes it all (cable, phone, electric, water, trash). Call 778-1140. VACATION RENTAL AVAILABLE now, newly remodeled, 3BR/2BA, home on North Shore, close to beach. Call for rates. Marina Pointe Realty Co., 779-0732, or (866) 779-0732. SPECIAL RATE! For March: Fabulous townhouse at Sunbow Bay, three beds, beautifully furnished February 2004. All newly decorated. Superb views from all balconies over the water. Boat dock. $3,200. Contact 730-5318 or 011-44-1708-688499. E-mail: Sandypflorida@aol.com. ANNUAL QUAINT Holmes Beach duplex, 1BR/1BA, plus den. Tiled, new kitchen, appliances and washer/dryer. 650 sq.ft. $695/month, plus utilities. Call (813) 251-8945, or pager (813) 883-5317. EL CONQUISTADOR 2BR/2BA, Available annually and seasonally. Nicely located and furnished, cathedral ceilings, screened lanai, washer/dryer. Garage storage. Golf. Clay tennis courts. Call 778-3926 or cell 545-3097. LOOKING FOR NEXT year? 3BR/2BA Gulffront condo, heated pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, beach. Available January, February, March. Call 794-8877. ANNUAL RENTAL Totally renovated, everything new, for immediate occupancy. Ground level 3BR/2.5BA, direct bayfront home with heated pool. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A., at 778-2291. AVAILABLE FOR MARCH Gulffront condo, 3BR/2BA, heated pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, beach. Call 794-8877. LONGBOAT KEY house on the bay. $2,500/month, available April, May and June. Call 383-6251. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Holmes Beach 2BR/1BA near beach. $1,500/month for one month or $900/month for six months, includes utilities, 778-2556. ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/1BA, garage, laundry hookup. One block to beach. Adults only. $850/month. 778-1550. BAYFRONT HOUSE for rent annually. City of Anna Maria. 3BR/2BA, private beach, immaculate. $2,500/month. 778-3006. ANNUAL RENTAL: North end of Anna Maria. 2BR duplex, newly renovated, no pets. $750/month, plus security. 778-6088. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED or partially furnished City of Anna Maria, Gulf view. Nonsmoking. $700/month, first, last, security, plus utilities. 778-5439. AVAILABLE MARCH-APRIL 2004. 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer. Two blocks to Gulf. Quiet area. $700/week, $1,750/month. 779-1112. SEASONAL 2BR/2BA one block to beach, laundry, $495/week. Also, Easter week, 2BR/2BA townhouse condo, heated pool, boat slip, $595/week. 342-9456 or (239) 410-4466. ANNUAL RENTAL 3BR/2BA Palma Sola Harbour condo. New paint, carpet, dock, tennis court, pool. Three miles to beach. $1,295/month. (800) 308-6069. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. GROOMED BEACHES 3BR/2BA condo. 1,535 sf underroof. Few blocks to Gulf beach and shopping. Directly above heated pool, turnkey furnished, top corner unit, tennis courts. $2,000/month for three to six months. $2,500/month. 224-4640. ANNUAL DUPLEX 2BR/2BA with laundry facilities. Steps to beach. Small animals permitted. 778-0837. CORAL SHORES: Annual rental. Boat dock on saltwater canal. Close to beach, 3,000 sf, 3BR/2.5BA, private master suite, two-car oversized garage, washer/dryer. Immaculate home, abundant storage. Immediate availability. $1,700/month, $300 security. Lawn maintenance included. Harry Eschedor, 795-8956. 5111 Coral Shores, Bradenton. WANTED TO RENT: Commercial space approximately 1,400 sq ft. Long-term lease. Parking important. 727-8848. SPRING/SUMMER WEEKLY specials now available. Duncan Real Estate, 779-0304. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping and restaurants. 778-3875. Web site 2spinnakers.com REAL ESTATE HARBOUR LANDINGS: Lot and dock. Beautiful 12,100 sq.ft. homesite offered by owner/Realtor. Gated community in Cortez. $265,000 includes dock for boat up to 35-feet Longview Realty, 383-6112, or George Noble, 685-3372. WATERFRONT LOTS and homes between Englewood and Boca Grande: Six lots with seawalls and a ground-level waterfront home, deep water, no bridges, one tip-lot directly on Intracoastal and bay, your dock to the Gulf in three minutes. Properties affordably priced from $289,000. Call (570) 943-2516. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. EIGHT-UNIT APARTMENT building in Toledo, Ohio. Trade for Anna Maria condo/home/duplex. Great cash flow. Call (734) 243-9006. Leave message. THREE LONGBOAT LOTS on General Harris Street, total of 1.3 acres (MOL). Offered at $400K each. Longview Realty, 383-6112. SAN REMO SHORES condo, 1BR/1BA on canal, just two miles to beaches. Turn key furnished. No restrictions! $120,000. Contact Bill, 518-9300 days, 795-5100 evenings. LAGUNA YACHT VILLAGE: Tranquil waterfront community offers everything you've been looking for. Deep-water boat docks, short walk to gorgeous beaches, tropical setting and carefree living. Two brand new quality built homes with spacious floor plans and many upgrades starting at $638,500 and three homesites starting at $240,000. Call Tina Rudek or Mike Migone of Wedebrock Real Estate, 383-5543. BEACH COTTAGE RESORT 3BR owners home plus three rental units. Great west of Gulf Drive location. 100 yards to beach. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. For sale by owner. 111 36th St., Holmes Beach. $1,100,000. 778-2071. THE SEA OATS, 2201 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Seize the limited-time opportunity to obtain at preconstruction prices a condo in a small complex of 8 in paradise! All will have views of private beach and Gulf of Mexico from windows and balconies. Sarasota Bay to be seen from roof-top verandas. Luxury inside and out. Heated swimming/spa, glass elevator. Carports, garages. Very low maintenance. Contemporary Key West-style, 2BR/2.5BA, total sf from 1,597 to 3,146 sf $579,000 - $959,000. Open house every Sunday, noon-4pm. Contact Jane Guy, 284-5469. NORTH LONGBOAT KEY Gulfside single-family community. Only three homes and four lots remaining. Community pool, walk to beach, shops. Models open daily 10AM-4PM. Conrad Beach, 387-9595. SANDY POINT 2BR/2BA condo, turnkey, beautiful, walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. Lowest price on Island. $219,000. Call (813) 641-1698. 2BR/2BA WATERFRONT CONDO deep-water dock, five minutes to bay. Custom tile and Pergo flooring. $215,000. Apollo Beach. Call 779-0153. MOUNT VERNON CONDO on canal. 1BR/1BA, glassed lanai, furnished. Call Marilyn Peene, New Concepts Property, 792-9314. VILLAGE GREEN HOME for sale. 10 minutes to beaches. 2BR/2BA split plan. Move-in condition. $179,000. Call 792-8918. NORTH END 2BR/2BA near Gulf beach. Sun deck, screened porch, working fireplace, solar. $490,000. Call 778-2665. NORTH END 2BR/2BA near Gulf beach. Sun deck, screened porch, working fireplace, solar. $490,000. Call 778-2665. PAY NOW OR pay later! Pay in advance and avoid the rate increase! The Islander's classified ad rates will increase effective with the March 17 issue. Pay by noon March 15 at the current rate and avoid the rate increase. For more information, call 778-7978. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 7, noon-3PM. 803 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. 2BR/2BA charming, turnkey-furnished home nestled in tree-house setting. New carpet, paint. Canal view, Tampa Bay view. Don't miss out, this one priced to sell! Kristina Talkie, ERA Mount Vernon Realty Co Inc., 266-8658. BEACHFRONT COMPLEX. Spectacular sunsets, Gulf views, endless beach and 2 pools just steps from your door. Add carefree living in a 1BR/1BA condo with a garden/pool view. $375,000. 795-4830. OPEN HOUSE Saturday-Sunday 1-5PM. Luxury country French custom designed and built 3BR/3BA with myriad special features. 2361 Landings Circle, 75th Street Northwest at Desoto Park. $569,900. Call 794-3105. ANNA MARIA BEACH house with separate guest cottage, completely restored, everything new, double lot. $1,950,000. Open house 1-4pm Saturday, March 6. Charles/Gabe Buky, Coldwell Banker 387-1864. RARE SPACIOUS PERICO townhouse 2BR/2BA upstairs. 1BR or den/1BA downstairs. Designer furnished. Gorgeous master suite. Tennis, pool. $279,000. Premier Florida Realty, 761-3720. HOLMES BEACH NEW bayfront home. Large lot, open bay views. Every upgrade imaginable. $1,995,000. Charles/Gabe Buky, Coldwell Banker 387-1864. GROOMED BEACHES 3BR/2BA condo. 1,535 sf underroof. Few blocks to Gulf beach and shopping. Directly above heated pool, turnkey furnished, top corner unit, tennis courts. $322,000. 224-4640. ANNA MARIA LARGE 2BR/2BA canal fronthome, sailboat water, great water views, fruit trees. $699,000. Open house Sunday, March 7, 1-4pm. Charles/Gabe Buky, Coldwell Banker 387-1864. HOW TO ADVERTISE DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday publication. UP to 3 line minimum includes approximately 21 words $9. Additional lines $3 each. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. 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